Real Madrid’s presidential election means that the signing of the Portuguese will be far more expensive.
José Mourinho is back in the spotlight at Real Madrid. The Portuguese manager could return to the capital, but the transfer is no longer as cheap.
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The last few days have doubled the price to release him from Benfica. The original clause of seven million euros has expired, and now the cost is around 14 million euros.
José Mourinho – a signing governed by the choice
According to Sport, Mourinho was well advanced in negotiations with Real Madrid. The talks went as planned, and Florentino Pérez’s plan was to announce the transfer as quickly as possible. But the election notice changed the schedule.
The emergence of Enrique Riquelme as a counter-candidate forced the club to halt all official movements. At the Bernabéu, it is understood that closing a deal for a manager before the members have decided the club’s institutional future would be risky.
The role of coach has become an election issue. Florentino Pérez still sees Mourinho as the right man to start a new cycle. His character, experience and knowledge of the club weigh heavily.
The Portuguese also understands the situation. He does not want to make public statements until Real Madrid have completed the election and clarified the project.
Real Madrid will have to pay more if they stand by the decision
The financial aspect is clear. The cheapest window to release Jose Mourinho has closed, and Benfica are not willing to negotiate.
The Lisbon club had agreed to a reduced clause during the ten days after the season ended. That option was around seven million euros.
Now the amount has risen to 14 million euros. It is an unexpected blow for a Real Madrid that wanted to complete the transfer quickly. Benfica is rubbing their hands. In Lisbon, they assume that Mourinho can disappear, but they will demand every single euro stipulated in the contract.
The Portuguese club is already working on a replacement. Marco Silva appears to be the chosen one to take over if Mourinho ends up leaving the club.
Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme set the pace
Florentino Pérez does not want to make an institutional mistake. Although he has his preference, he knows that Enrique Riquelme presents a different option for the club. The opposing candidacy has introduced uncertainty.
Riquelme advocates a different sporting model, which directly influences any decision about the coach. If Florentino wins, the Mourinho transfer could accelerate. If the scenario changes, the coaching role may be thoroughly reconsidered.
Therefore, the Portuguese awaits. His return to the Bernabéu depends both on the money – and on the election result.
José Mourinho – an increasingly expensive return
The Portuguese coach would have been a highly publicized move. His return would divide public opinion, but also bring competitive spirit back into the White squad.
Real Madrid, however, has to bear an unusual cost for a coach. Paying €14 million to release him would have made the transfer very difficult.
Benfica will not facilitate him. They are aware that the timeline has played in their favor and that Real Madrid must complete their new project soon.
While Mourinho remains silent. He has given signs of activity, but avoids confirming a future that depends on external factors.
The final decision will come after the election. Only then will it be known if Florentino Pérez is sticking to his plan – or if Enrique Riquelme is changing course.
José Mourinho continues to wait for Real Madrid. But his return now costs twice as much and forces the white club to make a far more expensive decision.
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